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Paramount+ Unveils 'Frisco King' Spinoff Starring Samuel L. Jackson

2/25/2026

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Paramount+ announced the Tulsa King spinoff will be titled Frisco King and set in Texas.
Samuel L. Jackson stars as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a character introduced in Tulsa King's third season.
Taylor Sheridan, the series creator, will write all eight episodes following the departure of showrunner Dave Erickson.
Production begins in late March in Fort Worth, Texas.
The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios.

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Story summary

Paramount+ announced the Tulsa King spinoff will be titled Frisco King and set in Texas.
Samuel L. Jackson stars as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a character introduced in Tulsa King's third season.
Taylor Sheridan, the series creator, will write all eight episodes following the departure of showrunner Dave Erickson.
Production begins in late March in Fort Worth, Texas.
The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios.